Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-AX50 Go vs ASUS RT-BE59 BE5000

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 9identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS RT-BE59 BE5000 has 3,499 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS RT-AX50 Go (5000 Mbit/s vs 1501 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE59 BE5000 has 388 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS RT-AX50 Go (688 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE59 BE5000 has 3,119 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS RT-AX50 Go (4320 Mbit/s vs 1201 Mbit/s). Only the ASUS RT-AX50 Go has 3G/4G USB modem compatibility. Only the ASUS RT-AX50 Go has USB port.

  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • RT-AX50 Go:Yes
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:No
  • WAN connection type
    • RT-AX50 Go:RJ-45, WISP
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:RJ-45
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • RT-AX50 Go:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-AX50 Go:1501 Mbit/s
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:5000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • RT-AX50 Go:300 Mbit/s
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:688 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • RT-AX50 Go:1201 Mbit/s
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:4320 Mbit/s
  • Modulation
    • RT-AX50 Go:4096-QAM, OFDMA
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:4096-QAM
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-AX50 Go:1
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:5

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Comparison of RT-AX50 Go, RT-BE59 BE5000
63 specifications
WAN connection2 differ
SIM card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersYesNo
WAN connection typeDiffersRJ-45, WISPRJ-45
Wireless LAN features6 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs1501 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs300 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs1201 Mbit/s4320 Mbit/s
ModulationDiffers4096-QAM, OFDMA4096-QAM
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000,2500 Mbit/s
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port triggeringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN supportKnown for oneVPN Client Open VPN Support SurfsharkUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers15
USB portDiffersYesNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneWPA2-Personal, WPA3-PersonalUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersPortable routerTabletop router
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerPower, LAN, WAN
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45), USB Type-CLAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalInternal & external
Antennas quantityDiffers25
Features1 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000 MHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Internal memoryDiffers128 MB1000 MB
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersUSBAC
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers70 mm193 mm
HeightDiffers26.5 mm59 mm
WeightDiffers85 g506 g
WidthDiffers70 mm238 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers80 mm285 mm
Package depthDiffers148 mm193 mm
Package heightDiffers38 mm104 mm
Package weightDiffers170 g1.06 kg

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